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College Overview

Centennial College was established in 1966 as the first community college in Ontario, Canada. We offer one, two-, three- and four-year certificates, diplomas, degrees, joint university/college pathways and a wide range of specialized post-graduate programs to 12,500 full-time students and 24,300 continuing education learners each year.

Centennial emphasizes learning through experience. Well-equipped laboratories and studios, and experienced and dedicated faculty will help you gain skills that are in demand today.

Our goal is to educate students for career success. Our graduates hold senior positions in business, industry, education and government in Canada and around the world.

As a publicly-funded college, we meet strict educational standards set by the Ontario government. The diplomas and degrees we grant are recognized internationally. Students from around the world choose to study at Centennial College.

uniquE EnGLiSH LanGuaGE traininG OptiOnS Our specially-designed English programs give you the preparation you need to succeed at college, university or in the workforce. Choose between our 12-week program for beginners or the English for Academic Purposes program. For details, see pages 24 and 25 in this book.

HEaLtH inSuranCE All registered international students at Centennial College are automatically covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan. It provides coverage for necessary hospital, medical and emergency dental services. Coverage is effective as of your first day of classes at the College. You will be able to pick up your health insurance card and information package from the International Education Centre.

CO-Op EduCatiOnaL OppOrtunitiES Many of Centennial’s Business and Engineering Technology programs provide paid, on-the-job experience, allowing you to practice what you have learned in the classroom.

By the time you graduate, you could have a full year of Canadian work experience. Please note that you must qualify for your co-op work terms by maintaining good grades and playing an active role in the job search process. For more information on our co-op programs, please see pages 18 and 194.

Most of our full-time programs give students some experience in their career field for varying amounts of time. Although many of these placements are unpaid, there are distinct benefits: you will make valuable industry contacts and gain important experience you can add to your resumé.

WOrk OppOrtunitiES in OntariO As of June 1, 2006, international students in good standing who have been enrolled in a post-secondary program for at least six months during a 12-month period are eligible to work in Canada for up to 20 hours per week. (Please note: ESL and EAP students are not eligible).

For more information, please contact our International Education Centre at 416-289-5393 or by e-mail at international@centennialcollege.ca.

In addition, the government allows you to work up to three years after graduation depending on the length of your program. Please visit our website at centennialcollege.ca for complete details.

divErSE COLLEGE in an ExCitinG and muLtiCuLturaL City – tOrOntOEvery year, the United Nations evaluates the quality of life in 174 countries using various indicators such as education, medical care and safety.

For several years, the United Nations has chosen Canada as one of the best countries in which to live. Toronto is well-known for its clean, safe, friendly and exciting atmosphere.

It offers an unbelievable array of cultural and social opportunities: restaurants, museums, galleries, theatre, sports teams and more!

Toronto has a moderate climate. The winters are not too cold, with the average temperature in January between -1º C and -7º C. The summers are beautiful, with an average temperature of 27º C in July.

univErSity tranSfEr aGrEEmEntS tHat LEt yOu COntinuE yOur EduCatiOn Many of our graduates decide to go on to university after they complete their college education. Because they have obtained a college diploma, many Centennial graduates enter university at an advanced level.

Centennial College’s partnership with selected universities, institutes and associations allow qualified graduates to be admitted into the higher years of a university program, and to obtain academic credit toward further study.

On the program pages in this calendar, you will find these partnerships highlighted under the headings Educational Partners or Benefits.

If you are already a university graduate, you may enter college with advanced standing. In shorter time, you will gain the practical skills that will give you a head start in your career.

English language school agreements that let you continue your education Centennial College has articulation agreements with several ESL schools.

Note: Graduates must have passed the level of English agreed upon between our institutions. Students may wish to write our English Assessment to enter into a higher level.

an intErnatiOnaL StudEnt adviSOr WHO WOrkS WitH yOu frOm appLiCatiOn tO GraduatiOn International students are a valued part of the Centennial community, and we make a special effort to meet your needs. The College has its own International Education Centre to assist you with information and advice – both before you apply and after you become a Centennial student.

Services include:information and guidance about applying•information about our Residence and •Homestay programorientation to life in Canada •orientation to Centennial College•information on employment regulations and •health insuranceliaison and assistance with Immigration Canada•liaison and assistance with other services •at Centennial and in the community.

For more information or assistance, please contact: Centennial College

International Education P.O. Box 631, Station A Toronto, ON Canada M1K 5E9 Phone: 416-289-5393 Fax: 416-289-5352 E-mail: international@centennialcollege.ca Website: centennialcollege.ca

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a uniquE COLLEGE ExpEriEnCECentennial College welcomes international students to the unique benefits of a college education in Canada. (International students are those who require a Study Permit to attend school in this country.) Our focus is on education for career success, and our programs offer a thorough study of the theoretical side of a subject combined with practical experience in both classroom and work settings.

Centennial College is a member of the Council of Second Language programs in Canada.

admiSSiOn rEquirEmEntSThe basic requirement for entry to Centennial is academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Individual programs may also have special course requirements. Refer to the Admissions Section of this book, pages 2-18.

HOW tO appLy If you are an International Student interested in applying to Centennial College, please fill out our online application form at centennialcollege.ca. Hard copy of the application kit is also available upon request.

LanGuaGE rEquirEmEntSAn understanding of English is essential to your success at Centennial since our classes are conducted in that language. You must be fluent enough to understand your instructor and the technical language used in your area of study.

If English is not your first language, one of the following can be used to assess you for our post-secondary programs:

International students applying from inside •Canada do not need to submit an English proficiency score. Instead we will review your results in the English skills assessment administered to all applicants. After you apply to Centennial, we will send you further information on this testing procedure.English Proficiency•

English TestCertificate/Diploma

programs

Graduate Certificate, Fast-track and Degree

programs

TOEFL 213 computer base79 internet base

237 computer base92 internet base

MELAB 80 82/85IELTS 6.0 with no band

score less than 5.5**6.5

CAEL 60 60

**Some programs require a listening score of 7.0.

For exceptions to these please call the International Education Centre at 416-289-5393.

For TOEFL information, please write to: Educational Testing Service

Princeton, New Jersey U.S.A. 08541

Please note: Our TOEFL institution code is 9213

uniquE EnGLiSH LanGuaGE traininG OptiOnSIf you would like to build your English language skills in a full-time program prior to attending a regular college program, the following ESL programs are recommended. English as a Second Language (ESL) is for students with very basic English language skills (see page 25). Other students should consider English for Academic Purposes (see page 24).

For students requiring intense short term English and program specific training we offer a seven-week Boot Camp in July. Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible get admission to Fast-track or Graduate Certificate programs.

For students wishing to combine English instruction with fun activities we offer a Summer Camp program in July, please visit our website at centennialcollege.ca for more details.

univErSity CrEdit tranSfErUniversity credit transfer agreements permit Centennial College graduates with good standing to be admitted into upper levels of various university programs. Please refer to individual program pages for specific program partnerships.

fEES International students pay tuition of approximately $12,500 for a two-semester academic year (there is a higher fee for degree and graduate certificate programs). This includes health insurance but does not include incidental fees or living costs. Kindly refer to pages 16 & 17 for a sample fees summary. Fees may be paid using a per-semester installment plan.

Note: Fees can change without prior notice and some programs may require a lap top computer.

Study pErmit International students need authorization from the Government of Canada to study here. After we have accepted you as a full-time student, we will issue you a letter confirming your status. This letter, along with other documentation, will help you qualify for a Study Permit from Immigration Canada.

For more information on Study Permits, contact the Canadian High Commission/consulate or embassy serving your home country.

rEfund pOLiCy If you are not granted a Study Permit, we will refund the fees you have paid to the College excluding a $200 administrative fee. For any other refund requests please contact our office. For more information or assistance, please contact: Centennial College

International Education P.O. Box 631, Station A Toronto, ON Canada M1K 5E9 Phone: 416-289-5393 Fax: 416-289-5352 E-mail: international@centennialcollege.ca Website: centennialcollege.ca

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